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the nfl denied initially withholding concussion-related information. >> nfl players taking hit after hit after hit, claiming the league hid the dangers of brain injuries, rushed players back on the field and profited from the violence of the sport. >> they knew about it and they didn't tell us. that's like flat out lying to you, looking you in the face and lying to you. >> as a part of the deal, the nfl isn't accepting liability but is agreeing to a $765 million it willment, most of which goes to retired nfl players. some of the money is earmarked for family members of deceased players, like all pro linebacker junior seio. he committed suicide. it was later discovered he had a brain disease linked to concussions. former running back turner has lou gehrig. he could see a payout of $5 million. >> you could get on with treating your problem and not worrying about, you know, having the money. >> but the settlement, if approved by a judge, would be a game-changer. 19,000 players would be eligible for medical exams, players with cognitive impairment will get further testing and treatment.
the nfl denied initially withholding concussion-related information. >> nfl players taking hit after hit after hit, claiming the league hid the dangers of brain injuries, rushed players back on the field and profited from the violence of the sport. >> they knew about it and they didn't tell us. that's like flat out lying to you, looking you in the face and lying to you. >> as a part of the deal, the nfl isn't accepting liability but is agreeing to a $765 million it willment,...
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and the nfl is punishing this player for 30 whole minutes. if statement about the suspension, it said there was no evidence that manziel was paid for signing autographs, which would be against ncaa regulatio regulations, but they put him on the bench just in case someone somewhere sold something with his name on it. we sure hope he can shake off all the rust for missing that 30 minutes against rice. >> coming up next in "the buried lead", it's the birds and the bees on a cosmic level. details of a new study that says we're all aliens. really. next. [ male announcer ] if you think all toothbrushes are the same, then you'll need to try an oral-b toothbrush. oral-b pro-health toothbrushes have advanced features like crisscross bristles. made to fit the angles of your teeth better than straight bristles, oral-b pro-health toothbrushes with crisscross technology remove up to 90% of plaque in hard to reach areas. feel the difference. oral-b, trust the brand more dentists and hygienists use. oral-b. life opens up when you do. >>> welcome back to "th
and the nfl is punishing this player for 30 whole minutes. if statement about the suspension, it said there was no evidence that manziel was paid for signing autographs, which would be against ncaa regulatio regulations, but they put him on the bench just in case someone somewhere sold something with his name on it. we sure hope he can shake off all the rust for missing that 30 minutes against rice. >> coming up next in "the buried lead", it's the birds and the bees on a cosmic...
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the nfl. in fact the commissioners at that type in 98, representative was on it. they made a specific finding in mike's case in 1998, that football related activities caused him brain injury. the committee that talked about it. that there was any causal link between the pain injuries and the contact that one stays in the game of football. >> do you think the nfl concealed evidence it had? >> you know, i don't know enough about the lawsuit. i stayed out of it because i preperred to do the research, that may sound crazy, i did. we have been advancing the research, and trying to come up with techniques now that can detect protein in the brain which would be some evidence that there had been some forms of trauma. that could be linked into football. i think the science is more important. i am more interesting in the health of players, it is a game we love. we all enjoy it, let's try to make it safer and help these people that are injured like the player that just talked right there. boy, that was s
the nfl. in fact the commissioners at that type in 98, representative was on it. they made a specific finding in mike's case in 1998, that football related activities caused him brain injury. the committee that talked about it. that there was any causal link between the pain injuries and the contact that one stays in the game of football. >> do you think the nfl concealed evidence it had? >> you know, i don't know enough about the lawsuit. i stayed out of it because i preperred to...
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get coverage of oh every nfl game on nfl mobile. call star, star nfl to download it now. we'll taub about the guys on offense trying to win a job. there are many out there now on defense trying to do the same thing. parker on the end around. parker is an interesting guy. that was a guy who was in the news. some of you may remember. the bengals initially brought him in. then rahim morris at the time and the tampa bay buccaneers sort of manoeuvred away to snatch him away from the bengals who were very upset about it. he came in and played well for the buccaneers. said i didn't have the passion for football that i uh should have had. they turned him loose. now he says he loves the game more than any time in his career and trying to win a spot on the saints roster. that will be the final play of the third quarter. a one-point spread as we are off to the fourth. the fox nfl preseason special continues after the break from your local fox station. >> thom: well, we were surprised when after the clock had run down to zero a time-out was called. listen to this. sean payton at the
get coverage of oh every nfl game on nfl mobile. call star, star nfl to download it now. we'll taub about the guys on offense trying to win a job. there are many out there now on defense trying to do the same thing. parker on the end around. parker is an interesting guy. that was a guy who was in the news. some of you may remember. the bengals initially brought him in. then rahim morris at the time and the tampa bay buccaneers sort of manoeuvred away to snatch him away from the bengals who were...
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are you still an nfl fan? >> absolutely. >> reporter: he now suffers from als. >> it's so important that help is coming now. especially for those of us who have been given a -- >> reporter: a $765 million win, that's less than 10% of the league's revenue from just last year. ann thompson, nbc news, new york. >> for more on this settlement, let's bring in our friend bob costas from nbc sports, who's doing baseball duty up in boston tonight. bob, i want to briefly get your thoughts on this deal and what it means to the sport of football and those who play it. >> reporter: well, it closes a chapter, but it doesn't close the book. it's an ongoing problem, no matter how successful and popular the nfl may be, the sport is inherently brutal. many football fans are of a mind that kind of goes this way. i'll continue to watch football, but some of them are saying, i'm not going to let my son play football. and participation in youth football is down measurably over the past three years, as information about head injuri
are you still an nfl fan? >> absolutely. >> reporter: he now suffers from als. >> it's so important that help is coming now. especially for those of us who have been given a -- >> reporter: a $765 million win, that's less than 10% of the league's revenue from just last year. ann thompson, nbc news, new york. >> for more on this settlement, let's bring in our friend bob costas from nbc sports, who's doing baseball duty up in boston tonight. bob, i want to briefly...
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people believe this is a win for the nfl owners. and arguing about whether attorneys for the former players made a big mistake by settling for "a pittance." let's set aside the analysis for a moment and get to the heart of the manner. remember jim mcman, the brash quarterback who took them to the super bowl? he had spiky hair, and even once mooned a news camera in a helicopter flying over practice. >> i was just scratching myself. >> reporter: this is jim mcmann today. in the 50s, he has early stage dementia. >> guys will leave me messages, and i erase it, thinking i called them right back. i forget who just called me. >> reporter: mcmann is one of a series of players who sued the nfl saying they have on-field concussions. looking at this film, big blows could be the same as taking a sledge hammer to the head. also involved in this lawsuit, families of players like junior seau, who was alleged to have had a brain concussion. he changed dramatically, his family said, towards the end of his life. >> a lot of things in his life, patter
people believe this is a win for the nfl owners. and arguing about whether attorneys for the former players made a big mistake by settling for "a pittance." let's set aside the analysis for a moment and get to the heart of the manner. remember jim mcman, the brash quarterback who took them to the super bowl? he had spiky hair, and even once mooned a news camera in a helicopter flying over practice. >> i was just scratching myself. >> reporter: this is jim mcmann today. in...
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of any of the entire nfl. i mean, really the afc north. >> brian: how good is the green bay packers? aaron rogers. you have uh to have them there. minnesota, the question is christian ponder. mark trusman. where are the detroit lions? will they revert to the playoff form of two years ago or struggle like last year? >> thom: a lot of people are surprised. maybe i'm the only one. that you have green bay that highly rateded. >> brian: aaron ronlers is the best quarterback in the nfl for my money. i think they have help with lacy. the running back, jonathan from -- >> thom: alabama? >> brian: no, no. franklin, excuse me. jonathan franklin. this is going to be a team to deal with. >> thom: we'll look at the afc north when we come back. get the snap off prior to the two-minute warning and they do. a nifty play call there. fumbled out of bounds. that's good. 1:55 to go.
of any of the entire nfl. i mean, really the afc north. >> brian: how good is the green bay packers? aaron rogers. you have uh to have them there. minnesota, the question is christian ponder. mark trusman. where are the detroit lions? will they revert to the playoff form of two years ago or struggle like last year? >> thom: a lot of people are surprised. maybe i'm the only one. that you have green bay that highly rateded. >> brian: aaron ronlers is the best quarterback in the...
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>> i think the nfl was expecting that there would be a larger settlement. when you think about the amount of money we're talking here. the nfl made $9.5 billion last year, about 8% of what they made last year, so they have got to feel this in some ways is sort of a win. we talked with leonard marshall this week about this lawsuit. >> the public doesn't want to hear that you make 16, $12 billion a year and you are doing nothing to help the indigent or help the guys that helped build the sport. when i joined the giants, the gianteds were probably a $140 million franchise. now it's a $1.6 billion franchise. most corporations when they hire a guy, and the guy retires after 30 years, they find a way to take care of that guy. >> leonard marshall very informed and impassioned about the player lawsuit. and again there has been a settlement between the players and the nfl. >> thank you very much. >>> a positive sign for the u.s. economic recovery. the government's latest read is that it is stronger than forecast. the gross domestic product, the total of all goods an
>> i think the nfl was expecting that there would be a larger settlement. when you think about the amount of money we're talking here. the nfl made $9.5 billion last year, about 8% of what they made last year, so they have got to feel this in some ways is sort of a win. we talked with leonard marshall this week about this lawsuit. >> the public doesn't want to hear that you make 16, $12 billion a year and you are doing nothing to help the indigent or help the guys that helped build...
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executives from the nfl, nfl network and espn met last week. the nfl expressed their displeasure with the documentary and then poof, pbs announced espn was pulling out. writing, espn released their own statement, that said, because espn is neither producing nor exercising editorial control over the front line documentaries there will be no co-branding involving espn on the documentaries or their marketing materials. the use of espn's marks could incorrectly imply that we have editorial control. as we have in the past we will cover the concussion story through our on reporting. an nfl spokesman tells cnn, quote, it is not true we pressured espn, the lunch was reap quested several weeks ago by espn. we meet with our business partners on a regular basis and this was not unusual. bring in james andrew miller author of "those guys have all the fun inside the world of espn" and author of the story in "the new york times." so, first of all, jim, i have to say, the idea that espn would cooperate with "frontline" on a documentary about the nfl and head
executives from the nfl, nfl network and espn met last week. the nfl expressed their displeasure with the documentary and then poof, pbs announced espn was pulling out. writing, espn released their own statement, that said, because espn is neither producing nor exercising editorial control over the front line documentaries there will be no co-branding involving espn on the documentaries or their marketing materials. the use of espn's marks could incorrectly imply that we have editorial control....
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the nfl promising $765 million in more than 4,500 lawsuits from retired players. is this enough money and is money alone enough? dan harris right here and he's been covering the story all day. >> reporter: this is a story that has provoked so many visceral emotions. you have a league that's a profit-generating machine, fans that really love the hard hits and the former players who took those blows to the head for our entertainment now paying a very high price. >> reporter: today's settlement removes for now an issue that could have threatened the very existence of pro football and will bring immediate medical and financial relief for former players dealing with injuries they believe are the result of on-field concussions. former players like running back kevin turner, a 44-year-old hobbled by als. you can get on with trading your problems and not worried about having the money. >> reporter: according to espn sports science, big blows like this can be the equivalent of taking a sledge hammer to the head. more than 4,500 former players sued the nfl, as well as the f
the nfl promising $765 million in more than 4,500 lawsuits from retired players. is this enough money and is money alone enough? dan harris right here and he's been covering the story all day. >> reporter: this is a story that has provoked so many visceral emotions. you have a league that's a profit-generating machine, fans that really love the hard hits and the former players who took those blows to the head for our entertainment now paying a very high price. >> reporter: today's...
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new nfl security rules, female fans as they head to the game. one man proved he'll go to anything length to ask his girlfriend to marry him. ♪ could save you fifteen percent or more on car insurance. yep, everybody knows that. well, did you know some owls aren't that wise? don't forget i'm having brunch with meghan tomorrow. who? meghan, my coworker. who? seriously? you've met her like three times. who? (sighs) geico. fifteen minutes could save you...well, you know. >> heads up to redskins fan, new nfl security banning backpacks, coolers, luggage, diaper bags and purses larger than a clutch. fox 5's lauren demarco. >> reporter: i have lynn and sarah hays from outer banks. you have a nice big old bag here. you heard about the policy ahead of time online? >> we did. the ticket agency sent awes letter letting us know the rules have changed. >> which is helpful. >> i have one of my famous shirts i am going to put on after the game gets going. i am ready for it. whatever is for the best of the community, unfortunately in this world, unsafe matters,
new nfl security rules, female fans as they head to the game. one man proved he'll go to anything length to ask his girlfriend to marry him. ♪ could save you fifteen percent or more on car insurance. yep, everybody knows that. well, did you know some owls aren't that wise? don't forget i'm having brunch with meghan tomorrow. who? meghan, my coworker. who? seriously? you've met her like three times. who? (sighs) geico. fifteen minutes could save you...well, you know. >> heads up to...
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all right, nfl high lights later. first the league's massive legal settlement with thousands of former players, several members of the hall of fame accusing the league of concealing danger of concussions. the league agreed to pay $765 million to provide medical benefits and injury compensation. >> they knew about it and they didn't tell us. >> there was just no focus on the most important part of your body. which is your brain. >> now that money will pay for medical, safety research and cover players' legal expenses. the settlement means the nfl won't have to reveal what it knew and when about head injuries. one calls it hush money. >> growing lawsuits has maker of tylenol starting to put warnings on its bottles in an effort to curb overdoses. here's what the warning will say, contains acetaminophen, it will say always read the label. it will appear on tylenol in october and other bottles. too much acetaminophen could lead to sudden liver failure. >> frightening moments in china, a little boy got stuck between two wal
all right, nfl high lights later. first the league's massive legal settlement with thousands of former players, several members of the hall of fame accusing the league of concealing danger of concussions. the league agreed to pay $765 million to provide medical benefits and injury compensation. >> they knew about it and they didn't tell us. >> there was just no focus on the most important part of your body. which is your brain. >> now that money will pay for medical, safety...
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is he making the leap to the nfl as far as the speed of the game? that is the big difference, right? >> that is something we will find out tonight. a practice is controlled, and they know what is coming. tonight is gametime. we are anxious to see how he does. >> so are we. thanks for your time. we appreciate it. >> thank you. >> we hope everybody stays healthy. what we want to do is take a look at the defensive depth chart. you will see some different faces and names there. we are going to start up front with the defensive line. those in white are returners, new guys in yellow, arthur jones, and haloti ngata. chris canty is 6'7" and lean. he is not what you expect out f a defensive lineman. brandon williams, a giant nose tackle. spears has been on several nfl teams. let's take a look at the linebackers. once again, there is no ray lewis. terrell suggs, maybe the new vocal leader. jameel mcclain listed as number one, but still on the. u.p. -- the p.u.p. list. the coffees love elvis dumervil. as far as the defensive backs, not as much change there may
is he making the leap to the nfl as far as the speed of the game? that is the big difference, right? >> that is something we will find out tonight. a practice is controlled, and they know what is coming. tonight is gametime. we are anxious to see how he does. >> so are we. thanks for your time. we appreciate it. >> thank you. >> we hope everybody stays healthy. what we want to do is take a look at the defensive depth chart. you will see some different faces and names...
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case may be.e ma >> in the face of mounting medical evidence and lawsuits from former players, the nfl iss trying to cut down on concussions by changing rules and increasing penalties for head hits. >> experts say too many playersy are not taking the long-termg damage o tf head injuries seriously enough. >>> and fletcher has to realize that before it is over. >>> mike weiss of "washington post" wrote a column good man, mad culture. >> honestly could go a long way changing player attitudes. >> fletcher says he is hurt and his head is not right and needs more tests then every guy onn ev that roster will say this is a guy we look up to. >> not having symptoms right now! >> in 2011 virginia passed strict guidelines to protectli playersne from concussion whichn educators say affected brain functions. >> there is no helmet that we know of that prevents concussion. >> it does not exist. >>> nfl has its own web site. nfl evolution to promote safety changes including a warning to players to never ignoregno concussion symptoms. >> we still have to be smart as players and protect ourselves. >> ba
case may be.e ma >> in the face of mounting medical evidence and lawsuits from former players, the nfl iss trying to cut down on concussions by changing rules and increasing penalties for head hits. >> experts say too many playersy are not taking the long-termg damage o tf head injuries seriously enough. >>> and fletcher has to realize that before it is over. >>> mike weiss of "washington post" wrote a column good man, mad culture. >> honestly could...
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and there's big news in the nfl about the real cost of playing really are, the nfl's big settlement over concussions and is it a game changer for the players? ok, i am coming. [ susan ] i hate that the reason we're always stopping is because i have to go to the bathroom. and when we're sitting in traffic, i worry i'll have an accident. be right back. so today, i'm finally going to talk to my doctor about overactive bladder symptoms. [ female announcer ] know that gotta go feeling? ask your doctor about prescription toviaz. one toviaz pill a day significantly reduces sudden urges and accidents for 24 hours. if you have certain stomach problems or glaucoma, or cannot empty your bladder, you should not take toviaz. get emergency medical help right away if your face, lips, throat or tongue swells. toviaz can cause blurred vision, dizziness, drowsiness, and decreased sweating. do not drive, operate machinery or do unsafe tasks until you know how toviaz affects you. the most common side effects are dry mouth and constipation. [ susan ] today, i'm visiting my son without visiting every sin
and there's big news in the nfl about the real cost of playing really are, the nfl's big settlement over concussions and is it a game changer for the players? ok, i am coming. [ susan ] i hate that the reason we're always stopping is because i have to go to the bathroom. and when we're sitting in traffic, i worry i'll have an accident. be right back. so today, i'm finally going to talk to my doctor about overactive bladder symptoms. [ female announcer ] know that gotta go feeling? ask your...
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the nfl has reached an agreement with 4,500 former players on concussions. the league will contribute $765 million for medical exams, concussion related expenses, and a research program. critics say that's not even close to enough for a multibillion dollar league that just keeps growing. the deal was reached through a court appointed arbitrator. a judge still must approve that deal. in the college game, heisman trophy minner johnny manziel's autograph scandal is over. the ncaa found no evidence the quarter took money for signing his name on memorabilia but a less serious violation would cost him a suspension, one half of one football game. >>> finally, this season's super bowl is at metlife stadium in beautiful new jersey. in february. no roof. no dome. no heat. did i mention it's in february. the latest farmer's almanac shows the first intense storm of the area will hit that area the week of the super bowl. new jersey governor chris christie says bring it on. he told boomer and cart i don't know that a blinding snowstorm would be amazing. >>> fantasy footba
the nfl has reached an agreement with 4,500 former players on concussions. the league will contribute $765 million for medical exams, concussion related expenses, and a research program. critics say that's not even close to enough for a multibillion dollar league that just keeps growing. the deal was reached through a court appointed arbitrator. a judge still must approve that deal. in the college game, heisman trophy minner johnny manziel's autograph scandal is over. the ncaa found no evidence...
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nfl owners say of trying to provide a more secureure environment. and to expedite the flow through the security gates, and it was clear, that not everybody gotbo the message. security lines, were the first test of the new policy, and nown they are limited, to carrying,ay in bags that are clear, which does make it easier for securitr to scan the contents, and they y can be no longer than 12 by 6 by 12. and a zip lock bag will do.o. and small, something that the nfl says should be no largerar than a fan. some were notified, and othersth were caught offguard at at the gate. >> they should tell people ifeo they're going to change rules, about purses.ur >> i'm a nurse, and, my husband picked me up from work and, we drove over here. >> now, some women, you seeee these pictures, that were taken, they in the bushes, those bags were there, after the game, when the women returned to retrieverv them.em and as for the fan, that we that talked to who that had designer bag, our crew, was nice enough to hold onto it to return it to her. he the nfl does say it enco
nfl owners say of trying to provide a more secureure environment. and to expedite the flow through the security gates, and it was clear, that not everybody gotbo the message. security lines, were the first test of the new policy, and nown they are limited, to carrying,ay in bags that are clear, which does make it easier for securitr to scan the contents, and they y can be no longer than 12 by 6 by 12. and a zip lock bag will do.o. and small, something that the nfl says should be no largerar...
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nfl agreed to pay three-quarter bill for nfl players as another one is carried off on a stretcher. seth olson took an parent knee to the head. he walked to the locker room later but did suffer a concussion. that is a day in the life for a football player some might say. yesterday's nfl snettlement finl caused some real questions. mike florio joins me now. we lot the penalty about three-quarters of a billion. will this penalty really cause an incentive for the nfl to change when it comes to safety? >> you can make the argument the nfl has already realized that it needs to change for safety purposes. not because of litigation reasons, richard, but because of the supply of future football players that parents are keeping a close watch on this concussion situation and possibly deciding to keep their kids out of football eventually in theory that could choke off the supply of future nfl players. the nfl woke up on this several years ago. this is about dealing with players from past years who claim that the nfl concealed what it knew and when it knew at about the risks of concussions ove
nfl agreed to pay three-quarter bill for nfl players as another one is carried off on a stretcher. seth olson took an parent knee to the head. he walked to the locker room later but did suffer a concussion. that is a day in the life for a football player some might say. yesterday's nfl snettlement finl caused some real questions. mike florio joins me now. we lot the penalty about three-quarters of a billion. will this penalty really cause an incentive for the nfl to change when it comes to...
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. >> la nfl recibe un goilpe histórico, ma's detalles a la vuelta de la pausa. >> ♪. @ú >> ♪. >> se calcula que 1/3 de las personas tienen problemas de insomnio y un 4% de los adultos, cerca de 4 millones, han consumido pastillas para dormir, se advierte de los problemas secundarios que provocan estas pastillas, disminuyendo la calidad de vida. >> y muchas personas en este fin de semana buscarán salir de la ciudad, pero es mejor conocer el pronóstico del tiempo. >> tenemos una tarde agradable en estos momentos, pero se prevee una noche fresca, estamos en los 64°, mañána en la zona de la bahía nos quedamos con unos 72°. >> ♪. @ú÷ >> ♪. >> buenas tardes amigos, esto es acción deporitva, la temporada de la nfl está a la vuelta de la esquina y para concentrarse sin problemas, se llegó a una decisión histrórica. >> es conocido como el deporte de las tecleadas, pero recibió un golpè. un juezo dijo que la nfl y familias asociadas llegaron a un acuerdo por problemas con conmociones cerebrales, acusan a la liga de ocultar por décadas evidencias sobre lo
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so geno smith, i feel is not ready for the nfl. so what they do -- apparently it is a bruised shoulder, and will make between maybe seven to 14 days to heal. i would expect geno smith to start the season, but anticipate mark sanchez to be the quarterback, because geno is just not ready for the nfl. >> one other quarterback of note, and that is tim tebow in new england. he survived the most recent cuts, but if he fails to make this roster, will we ever see him n an nfl uniform again? >> i don't think so. it's his dream to be a starter quarterback in the nfl. and he doesn't have the technique and skill set to be one of the only 32 guys in the world to be a starter in the nfl. i think we'll get a good look at him on thursday. bill belichick never keeps three quarterbacks on the roster, so it will be interesting -- you love the guy and you want him to do well, but he just doesn't have the skill set to be one of the 32. >> one of the most intriguing matchups of the opening week of the regular season is eagles redskins. you have michael
so geno smith, i feel is not ready for the nfl. so what they do -- apparently it is a bruised shoulder, and will make between maybe seven to 14 days to heal. i would expect geno smith to start the season, but anticipate mark sanchez to be the quarterback, because geno is just not ready for the nfl. >> one other quarterback of note, and that is tim tebow in new england. he survived the most recent cuts, but if he fails to make this roster, will we ever see him n an nfl uniform again?...
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there's no admission of guilt from the nfl. so, the cba in place now that they just signed last year with the current players and then the process, again, an independent doctor reviews guys on the sidelines. it's not like when i played football where there was a team doctor and you'd really have to hope that your team physician was looking out for your best interest instead of the team's. in most cases, guys were fortunate when that occurred. but all about getting back on the football field. when you can make the next play. star players being out is not good for the fans and the teams and the game. there was a rush to get them back out there. entirely different process now. training camp, the way that the amount of physical interaction they can have during the course of the season, all of those policies are different. certainly assisting players being healthier longer. >> thank you so much. >> my pleasure. >>> here's what's all new in the next hour of "newsroom." obama stands alone on syria. britain says no. france is lukewarm.
there's no admission of guilt from the nfl. so, the cba in place now that they just signed last year with the current players and then the process, again, an independent doctor reviews guys on the sidelines. it's not like when i played football where there was a team doctor and you'd really have to hope that your team physician was looking out for your best interest instead of the team's. in most cases, guys were fortunate when that occurred. but all about getting back on the football field....
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nfl sunday ticket. we will tell you what that could mean for your sundays in front of the tv. >>> first though, investors will be keeping an eye on the fed this afternoon. the minutes for their july meeting will be released at about 2:00 p.m. eastern and we're looking for any clues on tapering that quantitative easing program. joining us are craig and dean. guys, good morning. >> good morning. >> dean, first to you, what's the expectation that a tapering or winding down of purchases is referenced and that september is the reference date? >> we think that will be discussed. they won't necessarily be speaking about it as a done deal in the minutes. we do think they ultimately will taper in september, but the fed will want to have kept its options open at this meeting. >> greg, earlier, a couple guests were making a lot of the fact that the fed itself, that bernanke has never used the word taper. is that significant? >> it's not significant. the fed always has its own special rhetoric. he talks about monet
nfl sunday ticket. we will tell you what that could mean for your sundays in front of the tv. >>> first though, investors will be keeping an eye on the fed this afternoon. the minutes for their july meeting will be released at about 2:00 p.m. eastern and we're looking for any clues on tapering that quantitative easing program. joining us are craig and dean. guys, good morning. >> good morning. >> dean, first to you, what's the expectation that a tapering or winding down of...
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nfl made $9.2 billion. this is a tenth of their yearly salary. when you look at the core of the case it was to provide funding to former players that have been hit with repeated head trauma and also to provide medical monitoring for players that are not currently showing those signs and so in the core of everything we did get what we want, especially for the families of the junior seau, those fans will be immediately compensated over the next three years. it's a 20-year deal and has to be paid in the first three years and next paid in the next 17 years. >> this is a hard question for me. as someone who has been ill, i have to ask you, on average, players get paid so much money. i think in 2013 the average was $405,000 a year. could it not be -- and that's the minimum, by the way. could it not be argued by those critical of the decision, y'all got paid up front and you knew the job was bang them up. do you see that argument playing in? >> i see the argument playing in. the thing about not going to litigation is we don't know what the nfl knew and
nfl made $9.2 billion. this is a tenth of their yearly salary. when you look at the core of the case it was to provide funding to former players that have been hit with repeated head trauma and also to provide medical monitoring for players that are not currently showing those signs and so in the core of everything we did get what we want, especially for the families of the junior seau, those fans will be immediately compensated over the next three years. it's a 20-year deal and has to be paid...
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because to me, an nfl approved bag is going to be anything i buy in an nfl shop or online. so if i order say a cooler or something, and it is not clear? i'm going to show up with it and be really upset now that i have to leave. >> reporter: the new rule does not apply to tailgating. fans can bring coolers to the parking lot. at candle stick park, terisa estacio, kron 4 news. >>> all right, giants lineup setting it up a no. they drop back a notch. sports the next. ♪ [ male announcer ] when the a.c. goes out in a heat wave, it's nuccio heating and air conditioning that comes to the rescue. at&t helped nuccio put a complete mobile solution to work. mobile routing to send the closest technician and mobile payments to invoice on the spot. where do you want to take your business? call us. we can show you how at&t solutions can help you do what you do... even better. ♪ can help you do what you do... even better. get 3 yeaon brand nameree financingmattress sets. plus, get free delivery and sleep train's 100-day low price guarantee. sleep train's interest-free for 3 event ends s
because to me, an nfl approved bag is going to be anything i buy in an nfl shop or online. so if i order say a cooler or something, and it is not clear? i'm going to show up with it and be really upset now that i have to leave. >> reporter: the new rule does not apply to tailgating. fans can bring coolers to the parking lot. at candle stick park, terisa estacio, kron 4 news. >>> all right, giants lineup setting it up a no. they drop back a notch. sports the next. ♪ [ male...
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>> i think it shows the compassion for the nfl. number two i'll speak to myself and guys i've talked to and know who have gone through this. when you see a former player who can't remember how to take his kid to school and you see what has happened to junior seau and players who contemplate it every day. some something like this comes down and almost a billion dollars, we are humble and blessed and i don't like when people say the nfl hid it. i don't think the nfl was as educated or informed then either. . you some smelling salts on and go back into the game. it means a lot. when my doctor sits across from me when you talk about a train wreck when he sits across from me and i feel better than i have in a long time and says, sean, your time clock and the second shan hand our watch is moving a lot faster than most people and that is a gut wrenching thing and some guys are far worse. gives us better quality of life now and more education and a chance to see the fact that there are people who do care and these guys can get help and giv
>> i think it shows the compassion for the nfl. number two i'll speak to myself and guys i've talked to and know who have gone through this. when you see a former player who can't remember how to take his kid to school and you see what has happened to junior seau and players who contemplate it every day. some something like this comes down and almost a billion dollars, we are humble and blessed and i don't like when people say the nfl hid it. i don't think the nfl was as educated or...
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nfl says it is called all clear bag policy. it was clear it was not clear to all of the redskins fans. some caught off guard resorted to desperate measures. look at these pictures snapped by lauren demarco. some women were stashing handbags in the bushes, fortunately they were there after the game. national football league announced the issues in june now fans are limited to carrying in bags that are clear which makes it easier and security to scan the contents. bags can be no longer than 12x6x12 inches. monday at fedexfield first pre-season home game. there was some confusion about the new policy. most fans understood the reason behind it. >> i am fine with it. anything for security. the age we live in these days. if it makes it faster to get through i am fine with it. you don't need a big huge purse at a football game. >> it is an inconvenience for women, you have it in a clear plastic bag. kind of inconvenient >> reporter: nfl says women can bring in a small clutch longs it is as big as a hand. nfl says every member of a fam
nfl says it is called all clear bag policy. it was clear it was not clear to all of the redskins fans. some caught off guard resorted to desperate measures. look at these pictures snapped by lauren demarco. some women were stashing handbags in the bushes, fortunately they were there after the game. national football league announced the issues in june now fans are limited to carrying in bags that are clear which makes it easier and security to scan the contents. bags can be no longer than...
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the 49ers and chargers coming up in ju >>> jim harbaugh hasn't played in the nfl since 2000. and it looks like he can still fire the football. he could be the fourth quarterback. the 49ers and chargers are coming up in just a few minutes. but baseball now. >>> the a's have pounded out 28 runs on 40 hits in three games against the tigers. today they had a chance for a four-game sweep. bartolo colon allowed one run in five innings off the dl. his counterpart max scherzer going for win 20 on the season but the a's offense continued to kill tiger pitching. 5th inning moss with a two-run shot three homers and eight batted in for moss in the last two games. 6-1 oakland. 6-3 a's in the ninth. two on two out for victor martinez who singles up the middle off balfour. austin jackson comes home to cut the a's lead to two. the next batter is torii hunter and unfortunately, he sends everyone home happy with a three-run shot to left. balfour gives up four runs in the 9th with two walks. 7-6 is the time. oakland three back of the rangers in the west and 3.5 up or cleveland for the wild card
the 49ers and chargers coming up in ju >>> jim harbaugh hasn't played in the nfl since 2000. and it looks like he can still fire the football. he could be the fourth quarterback. the 49ers and chargers are coming up in just a few minutes. but baseball now. >>> the a's have pounded out 28 runs on 40 hits in three games against the tigers. today they had a chance for a four-game sweep. bartolo colon allowed one run in five innings off the dl. his counterpart max scherzer going...
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as part of the settlement, the nfl admits no wrongdoing. a judge still needs to approve the deal before it becomes official. >>> the 2014 big game between cal and stanford will be plays at the new memorial stadium. cal athletic director barber made the announcement after bears fans made it clear they wanted a game on their home turf. the big game alternates between berkeley and stanford each year. the department reached out to alumni, students and season ticket holders before making her decision. >>> check in with our traffic map if you're expecting to come home from work or school, be patient, it might be awhile. you see red especially along the peninsula on 101 approaching the san mateo bridge. also on 880 going south. a lot of red on our traffic map with the bay bridge closed. people seeking alternative routes from 92 and of course the golden gate bridge and richmond/san rafael bridge. >> we'll keep an eye on the traffic situation and get updates online nbcbayarea.com. >> thanks for joining us at 5:00. hope to see you back here at 6:00.
as part of the settlement, the nfl admits no wrongdoing. a judge still needs to approve the deal before it becomes official. >>> the 2014 big game between cal and stanford will be plays at the new memorial stadium. cal athletic director barber made the announcement after bears fans made it clear they wanted a game on their home turf. the big game alternates between berkeley and stanford each year. the department reached out to alumni, students and season ticket holders before making...
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our report tonight from nbc's stephanie gosk. >> reporter: being an nfl ref can be thankless. after any given call half of these big, sweaty guys may get very angry. refs take some serious heat. but sarah thomas still wants to be one of them. >> there is a drive in me that says, "i want to nail it." i want to work the perfect game. >> reporter: thomas, a mother of three with a 7-month-old baby girl is on track to become professional football's first permanent female ref. but being first hasn't been her focus. >> if you are doing something because you love it and not doing it for recognition, things just kind of have a tendency to fall in place. >> reporter: part of the nfl's development program, thomas may ref her first regular season game in 2014. >> we got the best players in the word. we got the best coaches in the world. we need the best officials in the world. >> reporter: the 40-year-old ref has worked her way through up, peewee, high school, and recently through the ncaa. embraced on the field now, she did get funny looks when she joined her brother at a clinic for aspi
our report tonight from nbc's stephanie gosk. >> reporter: being an nfl ref can be thankless. after any given call half of these big, sweaty guys may get very angry. refs take some serious heat. but sarah thomas still wants to be one of them. >> there is a drive in me that says, "i want to nail it." i want to work the perfect game. >> reporter: thomas, a mother of three with a 7-month-old baby girl is on track to become professional football's first permanent female...
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the more i look at the terms the more i think the nfl got a very good deal here. >> so the nfl executive vice president jeffrey pack said in a statement, this agreement lets us help those who need it most. commissioner goodell and every owner gave the legal team the same direction, do the right thing for the game and for the men who played it. i think that while that is worded to conveysincerity, you'll have some families who won't believe it because the nfl did fight it for so long. >> there is reason to be skeptical. the way this is structured, $675 million will be set aside for players with actual injuries, cognitive difficulties, alzheimer's, als. they will be evaluated by doctors to determine how much they should get based on their age, the number of years played in the nfl. the guys who have been injured in the proposed settlement will get most of the money. that's the way it should be. it's important to be skeptical until it plays out the way they say it should. >> we're still talking about 4500 players, $765 million. that sounds -- when you say the dollar figure on his head sound
the more i look at the terms the more i think the nfl got a very good deal here. >> so the nfl executive vice president jeffrey pack said in a statement, this agreement lets us help those who need it most. commissioner goodell and every owner gave the legal team the same direction, do the right thing for the game and for the men who played it. i think that while that is worded to conveysincerity, you'll have some families who won't believe it because the nfl did fight it for so long....
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. >> nfl is looking to boost that price. nfl has negotations with directtv. it should walk away with $1.5 billion. the question is how the nfl will value a billion users worldwide. certainly an interesting negotiation to watch and we'll see how it all pans out. >> sorry, tyler. disney down 1% the group is looking to eliminate 175 positions. the majority of lay offs will come in cities like noew york, a and chicago. >> dom? >> thank you. we are looking at zoo of the big movers of the session so far. let's kick it off with lows as the housing market encouraged americans to spend more on their homes. it is a different story for target. a couple of mixed signals in that. >> thank you very much. >> let's stay with housing home sales since 2009. is this in sales ip july jumping 6.5% despite those rising mortgage rates. the national home price at $213,000. that is up almost 14% from a year ago. meanwhile the front page of the "new york times" today reads istanbul skyline reflects cheap dollars now growing scares. interest rating are rising an a lot of those loans ar
. >> nfl is looking to boost that price. nfl has negotations with directtv. it should walk away with $1.5 billion. the question is how the nfl will value a billion users worldwide. certainly an interesting negotiation to watch and we'll see how it all pans out. >> sorry, tyler. disney down 1% the group is looking to eliminate 175 positions. the majority of lay offs will come in cities like noew york, a and chicago. >> dom? >> thank you. we are looking at zoo of the big...
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>> better known as the bentley.n >> if you weren't in the nfl, what would you do? >> drive shifts. >> are you a good cook? >> i don't want to brag -- no, , can cook.oo >> what's your best dish, besides peanut butter. >> anything, you give it to me -- anything i put my stamp on, i'll try to do as best as possible. any dish you give me, i'll perfect it. >> lastly, best dressed teammate. >> jamal. >> he's pretty smooth.moot >> he has crazy shoes andd outfits. i like that. >> you're my best rapid fire, b, the way. >> yes! >> love of enthusiasm. the nats remained tide 7-7 in the 11th inning. thanks for letting us be a parta of your weekend and good night. i was born in the year 2004 to bobber and gobber smartist. bobber: you're doing great. push, honey. push. oh, man. whoo! - axe cop: they named me... - ( gobber grunts ) - ...axey smartist. - ( baby crying ) because i was a baby with a mustache, they sometimes called me "baby mario." bobber: here you go, axey. axe cop: this was not one of those times. my father was a carpenter, and my mother was a schoolteacher. she nev
>> better known as the bentley.n >> if you weren't in the nfl, what would you do? >> drive shifts. >> are you a good cook? >> i don't want to brag -- no, , can cook.oo >> what's your best dish, besides peanut butter. >> anything, you give it to me -- anything i put my stamp on, i'll try to do as best as possible. any dish you give me, i'll perfect it. >> lastly, best dressed teammate. >> jamal. >> he's pretty smooth.moot >> he...
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to the nfl, one of the most gripping stories in nfl spores s and the problem is getting bigger. hit with another concussion lawsuit pitting estimated total number of players filing these suits are whopping 4500. fox sports one senior nfl reporter. connell: before that, this was not a difficult list to put together on a day like this. on the nasdaq. [ male announcer ] how do you get your boue? bounce is great because the freshness lasts for weeks in the drawer. why can't everything stay fresh that long? [ male announcer ] how do you get your bounce? [ man ] lasting freness. bjorn earns unlimited rewas for his small business take theseags to room 12 please. [ garth ] bjors small busiss earns double miles on every purchase every day. produce delivery. [ bjorn ] just put it on my spark card. [ gart why settle for less? ahh, oh! [ garth ] great businesses deserve limited reward here's your wake up call. [ male announcer ] get the spark business card from capital o and earn unlimited rewards. choose double miles or 2% cash back on every purchase every day. what's in your wallet? [ cro
to the nfl, one of the most gripping stories in nfl spores s and the problem is getting bigger. hit with another concussion lawsuit pitting estimated total number of players filing these suits are whopping 4500. fox sports one senior nfl reporter. connell: before that, this was not a difficult list to put together on a day like this. on the nasdaq. [ male announcer ] how do you get your boue? bounce is great because the freshness lasts for weeks in the drawer. why can't everything stay fresh...
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as we await the kick off to football season this could be the week to nfl pre-season. we explain next in sports. mission. >> there's more to america, more stories, more voices, more points of view. now there's are news channel with more of what americans want to know. >> i'm ali velshi and this is "real money." this is "america tonight." sglovrjs our -- >> our news coverage reveal more of america's stories. >> celebrations for the 50th anniversary will kick off tomorrow. two washington residents who were there five decades ago share their memories. [♪ singing ] >> i was 28 when i takenne attee march, and i attended with my father. >> 200 sang on the 28th of august. >> i'm constance, i was 13 years old, and i attended with my mother, who was in her 60s. we didn't know what participant was going to say, so if you could move that day, you were going to be at that march. >> there was a sense of feeling that this was a risky undertaking, but that sense was over taken by the view you got to do this. if i'm not going to stand up for me, who else will. >> when i think about
as we await the kick off to football season this could be the week to nfl pre-season. we explain next in sports. mission. >> there's more to america, more stories, more voices, more points of view. now there's are news channel with more of what americans want to know. >> i'm ali velshi and this is "real money." this is "america tonight." sglovrjs our -- >> our news coverage reveal more of america's stories. >> celebrations for the 50th anniversary...
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a historic move by the nfl. not on the field. in the court. the national football league has reached a $765 million settlement with 4,500 former players. the players had sued the league, accusing the nfl of concealing the dangers of head traumas and concussions as they took hit after hit during their games. a judge still has to sign off on the deal, but here's how the money is supposed to be allocated. you have 75 million bucks for medical exams. $675 million in compensation for concussion injuries. $10 million, medical research. plus, legal fees and other expenses. all related to this huge lawsuit. joining me on the phone, former atlanta falcon joel anderson, who was also part of this lawsuit. jamal, when we figure this out here, it comes out to about $170,000 a player. you were part of this. does that sound fair to you? >> you know, brooke, the thing that was most important to me and -- to bring attention to the plight of thousands of former players. the importance of taking concussion and head trauma seriously. i was never -- there was neve
a historic move by the nfl. not on the field. in the court. the national football league has reached a $765 million settlement with 4,500 former players. the players had sued the league, accusing the nfl of concealing the dangers of head traumas and concussions as they took hit after hit during their games. a judge still has to sign off on the deal, but here's how the money is supposed to be allocated. you have 75 million bucks for medical exams. $675 million in compensation for concussion...
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but since then, the last 5 to 20 years, the nfl has done the research -- >> only the nfl knew? >> other organizations have done research, but i believe and certainly the players' lawyers argued that there was information not being shared. mike webster, the hall of fame center for the steelers, the nfl gave him a settlement 10, 15 years ago and they admitted at that time that there were issues with concussions. >> probably not a shock that a business would try to at least downplay it. knowing human nature. but also not a shock that the settlement might sort of end it here in terms of when they knew. but again, protecting the business. but not a shock that they would try to do that. >> protecting the business absolutely. >> what would be an appropriate number? if you think they're getting off so cheap -- >> this whole example is a situation where vocational economist would have a field day because this is what they do, they analyze what is the economic damage from cognitive or physical injury. but guys, the nfl will receive $28 billion between 2014 and 2022 from cbs, from fox, fr
but since then, the last 5 to 20 years, the nfl has done the research -- >> only the nfl knew? >> other organizations have done research, but i believe and certainly the players' lawyers argued that there was information not being shared. mike webster, the hall of fame center for the steelers, the nfl gave him a settlement 10, 15 years ago and they admitted at that time that there were issues with concussions. >> probably not a shock that a business would try to at least...
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nfl has agreed a multi-million dollar settlements with thousands of former players suffering from head or brain injuries. the $765 million settlement which could go up to $1 billion with legal fees follows the cases of players accusing it causing brain injury. one of highest profile cases was seau who committed suicide in 2012. later it was found he was suffering from a type of chronic brain damage common among former nfl players. for more i'm joined by john henry smith live in new york. for those who don't follow american football, give us a sense of how huge, how significant this settlement is. >> reporter: well, i think very early on the first reactions to the settlement were that this is a win for the nfl in terms of the amount of money we're talking about, $765 million sounds like a lot of money, but then you consider that the nfl made $9.5 billion last year. it works out to about 8%, but when you think about it deeper, it's a really significant win for both sides. the players don't have to wait five to ten years for this case to be litigated to get some money out of this. the pla
nfl has agreed a multi-million dollar settlements with thousands of former players suffering from head or brain injuries. the $765 million settlement which could go up to $1 billion with legal fees follows the cases of players accusing it causing brain injury. one of highest profile cases was seau who committed suicide in 2012. later it was found he was suffering from a type of chronic brain damage common among former nfl players. for more i'm joined by john henry smith live in new york. for...
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the nfl story in a second. big money, sports. and below 15,000 as a matter of fact, we're all waiting for the federal reserve. nicole petallides, and -- >> we need you to stay healthy. let's look at major markets, dow jones industrials down again, 6 did a row below 15,000. fourteen thousand nine sixty-three, a loss of 40 points. the nasdaq managing to squeeze out fractionally, the isn't the 500 lower. and retailers, american eagle outfitters, j.c. penney and down arrows, homebuilders after a good existing home sales, as you noted with an non federal some should today and later in the week jackson hole, some economic news as well that we will be touching on. connell: all right, nicole. latest developments here, football on your phone. this is a good story. google wants to be part of it. much has been made about this directv at making the rounds starring the manning brothers looking ridiculous. if you think they look like geeks' how about these guys? larry page to be the owner of your monday ticket. the contract is up with directv
the nfl story in a second. big money, sports. and below 15,000 as a matter of fact, we're all waiting for the federal reserve. nicole petallides, and -- >> we need you to stay healthy. let's look at major markets, dow jones industrials down again, 6 did a row below 15,000. fourteen thousand nine sixty-three, a loss of 40 points. the nasdaq managing to squeeze out fractionally, the isn't the 500 lower. and retailers, american eagle outfitters, j.c. penney and down arrows, homebuilders...
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kickoff for the nfl is one month away. and sarah thomas could become the first female full-time official. welcome to you. >> well, thank you. thanks for having me. >> we've coined this great phase for you. you're going to smash the grass ceiling. >> that's why i wore green tonight. >> 21 finalists now, but huge pressure on you. how are you dealing with all the attention that comes with the fact you they be the first female nfl official? >> well, when i get to thinking about this, i've never worked a preseason where there's been more focus on the next season. so i just -- i'm brace everything that has been put before me, but really and truly, i'm just focusing on being an official and going out and working the games just like i normally do. >> you're going to be surrounded by these gigantic men. how do they treat you as a rule? are they good to you? are they terrible sexists? what is it like when you get out there with these guys? >> they're professionals. this is their job. the collegiate level as well. but when they see m
kickoff for the nfl is one month away. and sarah thomas could become the first female full-time official. welcome to you. >> well, thank you. thanks for having me. >> we've coined this great phase for you. you're going to smash the grass ceiling. >> that's why i wore green tonight. >> 21 finalists now, but huge pressure on you. how are you dealing with all the attention that comes with the fact you they be the first female nfl official? >> well, when i get to...
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not just for this week or this season but for generations of nfl players. this gets the concussion talk off the back burner. >> we heard from former nfl player kevin turner, a plead plaintiff in the case. he has als, which he -- he is hard to understand. >> i am very proud that the nfl has decided to stand up for all of the former players >> that is tough to listen to you're a former football player. the impact on his life is obvious when you listen to his word. >> he was a good ball player. $765 million. where is it going? >> the majority of the money is going to players who can prove they have had some kind of cognitive injuries here. then about 75 million go for baseline medical exams, 10 million to education, and the nfl will be required to cover legal expenses. one big key with the settlement, the nfl does not have to admit any liability or guilt with this case. >> trace: will, thank you. >>> the the florida teammates who beat a fellow student on the bus could learn their punishment today. the video of the beating went viral and made headlines across t
not just for this week or this season but for generations of nfl players. this gets the concussion talk off the back burner. >> we heard from former nfl player kevin turner, a plead plaintiff in the case. he has als, which he -- he is hard to understand. >> i am very proud that the nfl has decided to stand up for all of the former players >> that is tough to listen to you're a former football player. the impact on his life is obvious when you listen to his word. >> he...
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there is a new controversial nfl policy. it was out today. it targets women who actually carry purses into games. the new rule would only allow, quote, small clutch bags, approximately the size of the hand or a hand clutching something. that's why it's called a clutch bag, ladies. now, that also means no camera bags, no diaper bags, no backpacks. nfl officials say the policy is meant to provide a safer environment for the public and women to speed up security checks into stadiums. obviously, this has led to parodies. >> squinting your eyes in the sun because you don't have any of your sunglasses. living with sweaty bangs because you don't have a bobby pin on you. you can't see if you have something in your teeth because you don't have at least three sephora mirrors that came with gift cards. >> these are the challenges women face in light of the nfl's recent bag regulations. the nfl has restricted women to carrying their personal items in purses the side of their hands. >> we take these rules as a personal attack on women and our freedom of c
there is a new controversial nfl policy. it was out today. it targets women who actually carry purses into games. the new rule would only allow, quote, small clutch bags, approximately the size of the hand or a hand clutching something. that's why it's called a clutch bag, ladies. now, that also means no camera bags, no diaper bags, no backpacks. nfl officials say the policy is meant to provide a safer environment for the public and women to speed up security checks into stadiums. obviously,...
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the nfl agreeing to pay $ 65 million to thousands of nfl players and their families, all dealing with the aftermath of traumatic brain injuries. "the bleacher report's" andy scholes is here to break this down. good morning, andy. >> good morning, kate. this case could have dragged out for years but by settling this for years this dark cloud hanging over the nfl is going to go away and the players who have concussion related injuries will get the help they need. >> nice play and a drive. >> reporter: for years the nfl and its players have been at odds how to address injuries that occurred on the field. thursday they reached a landmark agreement that will end the fighting and put money towards exams, injury compensation, legal fees and medical research. $75 million for medical exams, $675 million in compensation for cognitive injuries, $10 million for research plus legal fees and other expenses related to the lawsuit. >> i think it's a good day for thousands of football players who are dealing with different afflictions from playing the game of football. >> hall of famer tony dorsett, s
the nfl agreeing to pay $ 65 million to thousands of nfl players and their families, all dealing with the aftermath of traumatic brain injuries. "the bleacher report's" andy scholes is here to break this down. good morning, andy. >> good morning, kate. this case could have dragged out for years but by settling this for years this dark cloud hanging over the nfl is going to go away and the players who have concussion related injuries will get the help they need. >> nice...
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it says to me that the nfl is trying to put out a good story. would i be wrong to kind of look at this as a -- >> i think it's a -- with diversity, it's a core principle of the nfl so this is right in line with our values. i think sarah has worked her way to this point and it's a nice by-product for the nfl, that she's a female. and it's a great story, absolutely. >> we're not sure, although you look like you are on a path to becoming an nfl officiant but it won't be until at least 2014 so in my mind i wonder why they're putting her out there now. >> i really -- i can't answer that why they're putting me out here now. i was told i needed to do it, so here i am. >> other people's agendas are just that. for thomas the focus is the same as it's always been, officiating the perfect game. >> all right, give me the line, give me the line. >> line judge 153 is ready for some football, and it sounds like football is ready for her. >> she's just going to be another one of those terrible guys that's out there, that's calling the game, that screws up the g
it says to me that the nfl is trying to put out a good story. would i be wrong to kind of look at this as a -- >> i think it's a -- with diversity, it's a core principle of the nfl so this is right in line with our values. i think sarah has worked her way to this point and it's a nice by-product for the nfl, that she's a female. and it's a great story, absolutely. >> we're not sure, although you look like you are on a path to becoming an nfl officiant but it won't be until at least...
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the nfl deny that they discussed epsn from divorcing itself from front line. i spoke with a filmmaker whose latest project examines the correlation between football and concussion. >> what i'm trying to do with this film is take the helmet off and make you care about these people. be in their living rooms and feel like you're alone with them and with their lives. you'll see that them. >> the human rights in nfl players needs to come back. if it's okay to stand in the stadium and clap because he makes a great play, and it gives you a chance to get away from your week of work, your week of misery, and you see your favorite player make a great play and your favorite team win a game, keep it there. what he gave then and what he needs now, there has to be a human interest there when the cheering stops. >> when you see john mackey before he passed away and some of these other veterans go through these rough years of dementia, alzheimer's and things of that nature, you sort of need a face in order to bring an attention to it. unfortunately that's what has happened of
the nfl deny that they discussed epsn from divorcing itself from front line. i spoke with a filmmaker whose latest project examines the correlation between football and concussion. >> what i'm trying to do with this film is take the helmet off and make you care about these people. be in their living rooms and feel like you're alone with them and with their lives. you'll see that them. >> the human rights in nfl players needs to come back. if it's okay to stand in the stadium and...
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get every nfl game every sunday when you switch to directv. call 1-800-directv. last night it was the jets and the jaguars. tonight it's all giants. flip those things around. change the pictures. football coming up next on fox. 20 millioe insured with geico. so get a free rate quote today. i love it! how much do you love it? animation is hot...and i think it makes geico's 20 million drivers message very compelling, very compelling. this is some really strong stuff! so you turned me into a cartoon...lovely. geico. fifteen minutes could save you fifteen percent or more on car insurance. >> fox sports welcomes you to this presentation of the national football league. ♪ ♪ >> joe: well, aikman, it may be preseason, but old jolly down there, he doesn't mail in those tape pieces, does he? he just brings it, i don't care if it's august or february for a super bowl. you want to get pumped up for a game, he's your guy. you want to get pumped up for a game, he may be your guy. he's the head coach of the indianapolis colts, chuck pagano, you know his story from a year ag
get every nfl game every sunday when you switch to directv. call 1-800-directv. last night it was the jets and the jaguars. tonight it's all giants. flip those things around. change the pictures. football coming up next on fox. 20 millioe insured with geico. so get a free rate quote today. i love it! how much do you love it? animation is hot...and i think it makes geico's 20 million drivers message very compelling, very compelling. this is some really strong stuff! so you turned me into a...
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also nfl settlement over concussion related injuries. reaction tonight from man who mid football in san jose and quarterback for the chicago bears. >> i'm spencer in the accu-weather forecast center. some hot spots around the bay area tomorrow and show you where in my accu-weather forecast in a moment. >> silicon valley titan gear up in friendly robot competition. show you mor female narrator: through labor day female narrator: through labor day at sleep train, get 36 months interest-free financing plus big savings of up to $400 on beautyrest and posturepedic. even get three years interest-free financing on serta icomfort and tempur-pedic, plus free same-day delivery, set-up, and removal of your old set. when brands compete, you save, but this special financing offer ends labor day at sleep train. ♪ sleep train ♪ your ticket to a better night's sleep ♪ fv. >> massive settlement fit between the national football league and thousands of former players who say they are forced to live with devastation following all those concussions th
also nfl settlement over concussion related injuries. reaction tonight from man who mid football in san jose and quarterback for the chicago bears. >> i'm spencer in the accu-weather forecast center. some hot spots around the bay area tomorrow and show you where in my accu-weather forecast in a moment. >> silicon valley titan gear up in friendly robot competition. show you mor female narrator: through labor day female narrator: through labor day at sleep train, get 36 months...
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look this something that can be sold by nfl, it runs you about 12 bucks, got the nfl logo. some people are suggesting great money making venture here. is there anything to that at all? >> no. you know there's always -- there are always marketing opportunities. what the nfl is trying to do is actually expedite the process for information say here's a bag we know will go through. it's akin to tsa putting out the three ounce bags as you walk through the security line saying we approve these. ziploc one gallon storage bag does the same thing. >> there's a purse size, clutch bag no bigger than 4 1/2 x 6 inches. is that too small to be a threat considering what someone who is intent on doing harm might be able to cook up? >> you know the objective here is to create the ability for those who are checking bags to be next and effective and make sure nothing goes through. by keeping things clear, keeping things small that's helping that process. what the nfl has done is it's created a secondary perimeter so they can scan for prohibited items in that perimeter so when fans are enterin
look this something that can be sold by nfl, it runs you about 12 bucks, got the nfl logo. some people are suggesting great money making venture here. is there anything to that at all? >> no. you know there's always -- there are always marketing opportunities. what the nfl is trying to do is actually expedite the process for information say here's a bag we know will go through. it's akin to tsa putting out the three ounce bags as you walk through the security line saying we approve these....
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they're former nfl players. brandon goren and tyoka jackson this taking their professional lives post-football into their own hand, i love it. running their own franchises. brandon own as marco's pizza and tyoca owns i hops. >> thank you, melissa. >> why did you choose ihop? >> growing up, my dad, brother and i were partners we loved ihop. it was easy choice for me because, you know, grew up loving their pancakes. who doesn't love ihop pancakes, they're the best pancakes in the world? even though as i did my due diligence, number one in family dining f you get in the restaurant industry and align yourself with someone, why not align yourself with the best, in business for 50 years, when you hang their sign ups instant credibility and name recognition? melissa: brandon, is it different from a former professional player when you open a franchise? when we say on the, have to be 3:00 in the morning when the pipe bursts to deal with the problem. i still, hard for me to imagine you guys doing that, necessarily. you're
they're former nfl players. brandon goren and tyoka jackson this taking their professional lives post-football into their own hand, i love it. running their own franchises. brandon own as marco's pizza and tyoca owns i hops. >> thank you, melissa. >> why did you choose ihop? >> growing up, my dad, brother and i were partners we loved ihop. it was easy choice for me because, you know, grew up loving their pancakes. who doesn't love ihop pancakes, they're the best pancakes in...